Volunteer roles
Volunteers are the backbone of Hampshire and Isle of Wight Air Ambulance and we are constantly looking for people to join the team and help spread the word about our life-saving work. If you are friendly, positive, passionate and enthusiastic and have some time to spare, we would like to hear from you.
Whatever your special talents or interests, we should be able to utilise them to find something you will enjoy and that will be beneficial to the charity. Below are some suggestions of possible roles you might enjoy.
What will I be doing?
- Atte
nding a variety of events including community and corporate events, as well as festivals. - Manning our merchandise stand.
- Collecting donations in collection buckets
- Acting as an information source for members of the public; answering questions and promoting the work of HIOWAA.
- Assisting with setting up and setting down the event.
- Promoting our schools campaigns – Be a 999 Hero and Lifelines.
- Helping to recruit other members of the public to join the HIOWAA volunteer team.
What skills do I need?
You need to be a friendly, outgoing person with a confident and approachable manner, along with good communication skills.
How much time will I need to commit?
As with all our roles, HIOWAA are completely flexible and you can give as much or as little time as you wish. This role is busy within the summer months with the winter months being quieter.
What about support and development?
You will be given full training to assist with events, along with regular updates about the charity. You will also be given access to a training programme which will involve various training events throughout the year.
You will have the chance to gain and develop new skills as well as to develop existing skills and a full reference will be provided upon request. You will also have the opportunity to meet new people and make some great friends along the way.
What will I be doing?
- Placing and changing collection pots within your local area.
- Keeping an accurate record of collection pot locations, alongside the office admin team.
- Proactively visiting current pot locations to ensure the relationship with the venue is maintained.
- Returning the collection pots to the office to be counted.
What skills do I need?
You need to be friendly, outgoing and proactive. You will also need good communication skills along with good administration skills.
How much time will I need to commit?
This is up to you and we are completely flexible. The office will contact you when an organisation informs us that a collection pot needs changing and if you are available you can agree to change it.
What about support and development?
You will be given full training and shown how to complete the relevant paperwork.
You will also be given access training programme which will involve various training events throughout the year.
You will have the chance to gain and develop new skills as well as to develop existing skills and a full reference will be provided upon request. You will also have the opportunity to meet new people and make some great friends along the way.
All reasonable expenses will be reimbursed.
Would you like to support your Air Ambulance and help to keep critical care in the air, but don’t feel that you can donate time on a regular basis? Are you able to donate a day, or a few hours, occasionally, or even just as a one off?
As HIOWAA’s fundraising changes, we are organising more ‘mass participation’ events, all of which need people-power support to run. We are looking for people who can come and help us out at these events and this is where you come in!
What skills do I need?
You need to be friendly, enthusiastic and have great communication skills.
What kind of thing will I be doing?
- Car Parking Assistance
- Event Marshalls
- Clear Up
- Cheering
- Food / drink stations
How do I get involved?
If you would like to be involved with a particular event, then please email HIOWAA’s Volunteering Team on [email protected] to specify which event you would like to support.
If you would like to join our Event Support Team and receive occasional emails / newsletters from our friendly Volunteering Team about opportunities for you to support events then, email the team on [email protected]
Other information
You will get a full briefing on your role at the event, as well as plenty of information in the lead up to the event. You will also get a t-shirt to wear at the event which we are happy for you to keep.
